About this opportunity
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY lists this NIAR CONSULTANT - Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer opportunity in wichita, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department
NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team
Campus Location
Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell
Job Summary:
Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name for itself as the most capable university-based aviation research center in the United States by providing research, design, testing, certification and training to the aviation manufacturing industry, government agencies, educational entities and other clients that can benefit from our services.
Responsibilities include:
Specify, design, and integrate architecture and system functions from clean sheet or via modifying existing systems
Define System/Integration architectures in accordance with engineering operation requirements during offer phases to meet customer, airworthiness, general engineering standards and company requirements
Support trade studies and new business proposals for systems upgrades/modifications
Author, develop, and review technical design documents and engineering schematics for mechanical systems and their associated interfaces
Review and approve mechanical product details, assembly, and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, supplier components, system routing, system operation)
Develop and manage system requirements from concept through certification
Develop system specifications and work with systems suppliers to realize those specifications
Draft Certification Plans and work with Designees to determine Means of Compliance
Support Systems Safety specialists in analyzing and optimizing system design
Support Design and Electrical specialists in optimizing system installation and interfaces
Provide liaison support to operations in modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting test or modification assets
Produce engineering documentation (schematics, drawings, test plans and procedures, test reports, compliance reports) in support of system certification
Support flight test activities, including test aircraft preparation and test data analysis
Develop and maintain effective two-way communication both internally and with outside customers/suppliers to ensure adequate dissemination of information
Provide periodic reviews and update presentations to management and customers
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
Ability to work on-site 80% of the time
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 10 years’ experience
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.
Ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance
Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality designs on schedule
High proficiency in mechanical systems such as hydraulics, ECS, fuel, flight controls, water/waste, oxygen, doors, landing gear
Proficient in mechanical system motion, fluid flow, thermal, (HK2) and operational design and analysis
Working knowledge of 14CFR Part 23/25 regulations and application of Advisory Circulars
Experience with application of ARP4754, ARP4761, ARP4752, ARP1897, ARP994, ARP5770 AS5440, MIL-STD-810, and RTCA/DO-160 standards
Experience with Military, FAA, EASA, and other foreign certification authorities
Experience writing and managing systems requirements
Experience with system descriptions, reliability data, and hazard levels impacting system safety
Experience in integrating complex systems and managing systems supplier
Interrogation and review level of CAD software and processes
Proficient in use of Visio and Microsoft Office programs
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
Strong sense of accountability and integrity(HK3)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects
Experience of technical leadership and mentoring of interns and junior engineers
Desired Skills/Experience:
Experience leading small teams and/or as a technical specialist
Proficient with 3D design using CAD tools (3DExperience, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Solidworks)
Proficient at electrical control and function with respect to mechanical system architecture
Experience designing/installing new aircraft and modification definition of mechanical systems
Experience creating mechanical layout schematics and concept mechanical architecture
Experience authoring/approving mechanical system safety analysis and mechanical system hazard assessments
Familiarity with aircraft mechanical systems and associated repairs
Experience with customer-facing role
Experience with 3DExperience, TeamCenter or similar CAD-PLM system
All services will be provided as an independent contractor, pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement, which must be executed prior to being assigned any work.
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Worksite address
wichita, KS, 67232, US
Who can apply
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